Unlock the power of your dreams
Bestselling author and renowned dream expert Kelly Sullivan Walden decodes the dreams of four FIRST readers.
“I’m locked out”
DREAM: “I have a recurring dream that I’m exploring a huge house, but there seems to be a strong energy barring me from entering a room I desperately want to get into. What could this mean?”
—Laney Thomas, Henderson, NV
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “When a house appears in our dreams, it often reflects our emotions and frame of mind. And I believe the room you can’t enter symbolizes an aspect of yourself you’re having trouble accessing. To learn what could be behind this door, ask yourself if there is something you yearn to do or aspire to be that will help you feel more fulfilled. Cultivating your talents and passions will open not just a door but an entire world of possibilities you once thought closed to you.”
“I keep finding money!”
DREAM: “Twice in the same week, I dreamed that money was falling from the sky, and that I found a bunch in my pockets. I never count it, but I wake up thinking I should!” —Denise Kulda, Hazleton, PA
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “Money dreams represent power and security. And dreaming of finding a windfall in your pockets suggests that you’re more resourceful than you realize—after all, a pocket is a hidden place that often contains something precious. In this case, the real treasure you’re discovering is likely your vast potential. I suspect your dreams are encouraging you to stop worrying about finances and trust in your ability to take care of yourself and your family by reaping the rich rewards of your ambition. Think of these dreams as a preview of the wealth—both spiritual and monetary—you have ahead of you, thanks to your tenacity and hard work.”
“My doctor warns me”
DREAM: “I keep dreaming that my doctor is warning me not to sleep on my right side, or I’ll go blind! But that’s my favorite sleep position. Do I really need to change how I sleep?” —Judith Halpern, Wilson, NC WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “While dreams are symbolic and should rarely be taken literally, consider making a doctor’s appointment just to give yourself more peace of mind. Once any health concerns are allayed, you can focus on the figurative message your subconscious is sending you. In dreams, the right side of our body often represents the analytical left hemisphere of our brain while the left side of the body mirrors the creative right hemisphere. Since your doctor warns you that sleeping on your right—the side tied to logic—will blind you, I believe your dreams are urging you to focus less on rationality and instead, open your eyes to the true depth of your imagination and creativity by exploring your artistic abilities.”
“A giraffe is my boss!”
DREAM: “As a child, I loved Geoffrey the Giraffe from Toys “R” Us—and I just dreamed he was real…and my boss! In real life, my boss intimidates me, but in my dream, this giraffe really appreciated my work. What does it mean?” —Tara Nasypany, Laurel, DE
WHAT IT’S TELLING YOU: “In this dream, your boss represents the part of yourself that’s in control and succeeding while the giraffe symbolizes a higher vantage point—the dreams you’re reaching for. If Geoffrey the Giraffe could speak, I believe he’d encourage you to stand tall at work! The fact that you connected with this wonderful animal as a child also tells me that tapping into your playfulness and creativity will help you accomplish more and find work that truly matters to you. And if you ever doubt yourself, simply straighten your back and hold your head up high…like Geoffrey!”